Technology

Obasanjo allays fear over robots’ takeover of jobs

Ihesiulo Grace 30 October 2017 0

A former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has allayed the fear of Nigerians who have envisioned that robots may soon take over their jobs, given the technological breakthrough in some countries, where robots now perform certain jobs. Obasanjo allayed this fear in his opening remark at the

Business

Africa’s food security is dependent on making agric attractive to youths- AfDB

Ihesiulo Grace 17 October 2017 0

On the occasion of the 2017 World Food Day, the African Development Bank has highlighted how Africa’s food security depends on attracting young people to agriculture and agribusiness. The sector can potentially create wealth and employment for African youth, thereby stemming migration. World Food Day, celebrated yearly on October 16, promotes worldwide awareness and action

Labour

Minimum wage review gets Reps‎’ nod, propose N30,000

Ihesiulo Grace 17 October 2017 0

…..labour rejects N30, 000 mininimum wage for workers The House of Representatives has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to direct the Minister of Labour and Employment to commence the process of negotiating an upward review of the current minimum wage from N18,000 to N30,000. This followed the unanimous adoption of a motion moved by Rep. Peter […]

Opinion

Need for agricultural practice in Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 17 October 2017 0

Agricultural development is considered to hold the key to economic development for most Sub-Saharan countries including Nigeria. In Nigeria,there are several sectors that contribute to the total output of the economy. Agriculture are grouped into four major sectors,namely agricultural, manufacturing, oil /petroleum and service.The agricultural sector is further grouped

Interviews Tourism

Entertainment industry boosts tourism, employment _O3media Boss

Ihesiulo Grace 12 August 2017 0

Alex Ozone is the Chief Executive Officer O3media. With B.Sc. in Business Administration, Ozone is believed to be the engine room of most successful Nigerian artistes. In  this interview with Daily Times, the talent manager who is targeting to work with more artistes reveals the story of his success, the entertainment industry, challenges  and what the government needs to

Health News

Eight in 10 Nigerian doctors seek employment abroad -NOIPolls

Ihesiulo Grace 9 August 2017 0

Following poor remuneration and working condition coupled with government’s lack of priority attention to the health sector, a new survey conducted by NOIPolls in partnership with the Nigeria Health Watch, has revealed that eight in 10 Nigerian doctors are seeking employment abroad where their services would be better appreciated and rewarded. Obviously,, the situation has

Business

Labour hails Dangote on investment, employment, youth empowerment

Ihesiulo Grace 2 July 2017 0

… Urges others to emulate him Following his fresh investments in automobile and agriculture, the organized labour has commended Alhaji Aliko Dangote, President and the Chief Executive of the Dangote Group for promoting investment and creating thousands of direct and indirect youth employment across the country and in Africa. The labour said Dangote’s patriotism remains

News

Ngige assures international community on FG’s plan for steady economic development

Ihesiulo Grace 2 May 2017 0

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige‎ has assured the international community of the irrevocable commitment by President Muhamadu Buhari’s administration towards growing the economy through strategic initiatives. Ngige gave the assurance at a gathering, while delivering an address titled: ‘Investment in employment and social security for harnessing

Business

How small businesses can boost Nigeria’s GDP, by expert

Ihesiulo Grace 27 April 2017 0

  An industry expert has highlighted how small businesses can boost the Nigerian Gross Domestic Product (GDP), while proffering solutions to challenges facing the entrepreneurs. This is even as various estimates have said MSMEs constitute over 50 per cent GDP, as well as generating largest proportion of employment in the country. The Daily Times checks […]

News

ITF, NECA partner to train Nigerian youths,

Ihesiulo Grace 7 March 2017 0

The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) is to partner the National Employment Consultative Association (NECA) to train Nigerian youths in acquiring skills for the purpose of generating gainful employment. The deal was sealed when the director general of NECA, Olusegun Oshinowo, and other top officials of the association paid a courtesy call on the DG of […]

News

Wike promises jobs for repentant cultists, militants

Ihesiulo Grace 30 January 2017 0

Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike of Rivers State has announced that his administration would create  jobs for repentant  cultists and militants who accepted  the state government’s amnesty programme.    The governor stated this while flagging off the construction of the Rumuji-Ibaa-Obele-Isiokpo road and the bridge running from Emohua to Ikwerre Local Government Area on

News

PTI: Host Community Protests Lopsidedness in Employment

Ihesiulo Grace 1 April 2015 0

While students of the Petroleum Training Institute (PTI) were busy preparing for their upcoming examination which is just  two weeks away, they woke up to the sound of loud music coming from the school’s gate with giant speakers mounted around and chanting of solidarity songs. Soon the environs of the institution turned into a protest […]